do you feel secure while on step stool? have weak hips and I am not very sturdy while reaching over my head
25332
The step stool is very secure. I bought it for my 89-year old mother who uses a walker to get around. The step itself is not very high, and the tall handle provides good support.
25333
Yes it is very sturdy. I have never had it tip or wobble. The handle works great for reaching and keeping balanced. Enjoy
25334
Hi! I have not actually used the stool because I felt it was too heavy for my needs and I planned to return it. However, I did originally buy it because it looked sturdy and had a nice wide step. It appears to be well made and very sturdy.Sorry I am not of more help.
25335
I have vertigo and a bad knee and hip. I feel safe and secure using this stool. Stepping up is ok, but with the vertigo, stepping down can be scary - I hold the handle, turn, and step off sideways.
25336
I feel very secure. My ankles are weak and I feel steady with this step stool.
25337
Yes, this step stool is very sturdy. I feel very safe and confident to stand on it independently.
25338
I feel very secure. I can relate to your hip problem. I have have MS and balance is a real issue for me, but this stool has helped tremendously when I need to reach things. It's sturdy and the step is large enough that I don't feel unsteady on it.
25339
I find that it is very secure the handle is about waist high and I'm 5'3' approx. .Me and my husband use a shower mat over the step so it doesn't get all wet.When I was looking for a step stool I was interested in that also.
1846191
No. I think this step stool is sturdy enough. Maybe if you were pushing 300lbs you might want to reconsider. But this is a good step stool -- not flimsy at all.
1064978
03-12-2015 17:28I'm 6'.2" tall over 200lb, when I stand on the platform the top rail it is high enough for me to pull my self up, the tray will hold my tools/ small fitting.Sometimes I need to be higher so I stand on my toes just to reach where I need to be. I feel perfectly comfortable & best of all it is supper LIGHT!!!!Horst
1889670
While I'm no expert, I've noticed at times discomfort myself. I think you need to be sure you wear good shoes to take some of the immediate pressure from hanging. You have to remember you are hanging your entire weight off your ankles. I have shifted my weight more to tops of my feet when I've noticed the discomfort.
2186101
Hi Patti, I'd like to believe that this stoll would be more than enough for her. I honestly believe that my situation was a fluke. I actually still use my stool nearly every day. I believe this stool will prove to be fine for your needs. The step and platform are fairly strong and should give her comfortable support.
237827
I get in from the side and yes it feels awkward but it is safe just hold on to the edge if you are short it is a little more harder I have never had it tip over o any thing like that I take some getting use to
1322423
I think it feels a little wobbly. Once you click it all the way open it still has more movement than is ideal for me. It doesn't feel like it's going to collapse but it doesn't give me loads of confidence either.
2199178
The stool is supposed to hold up to 600 pounds. I'm not as heavy as you, but I'm heavy. It should hold your weight. Not knowing your height or the height of your bed, I can't really say whether it would help you getting into your bed. I use it to reach my higher kitchen cabinets. I'm 68 with 2 hip replacements and needed something sturdy that I wouldn't go tumbling onto the floor! Both feet fit squarely on it. I suppose you could purchase it and return it or resell it if it didn't work for you. Good luck.
2017537
11/22/33. I just use the first 2 as I use it to water hanging plants, more like a step stool. I would feel to uncomfortable standing on the platform. If I want to go higher I use ladders. Chuck
1064078
No, but it's a little wobbly in my case (which I cope with just fine after I slipped once wearing slippery slippers) so you wanna make sure you're safe on it.
1905220
Yes, I love this stool. It was a tad to high for me so a friend cut the legs down and it's perfect. It's great for someone over 200 lbs. Don't know why I would be asked if it's ok for someone over 200 lbs, but I would be careful if U are over 300. It swivels great and it's perfect for me. I also had better feet put on. Those feet they have on the stool are plastic and can be very slippery on certain floors. I got good rubber feet on the stool. Also, the screws do come loose and I had one fall off.
517974
You may trip over bottom bar. Doesn't seem to be a problem in the doorway though. Definitely use mounts and not pressure if on stairs.. Ours slips sometimes.
857917
Nope....I've had my husband tighten this stool a million times and finally I gave up. I'm using the stool from my old vanity set.
1408341
It's definitely sturdy, and I feel comfortable standing there. The bottom step is about the width of my foot in a shoe and I can put both feet on there and feel very secure. It locks in place so you can feel confident and safe. You can also brace your legs somewhat against the top step for extra support. I think you could stand there for some time without trouble.
670075
I don't feel confined in the chair, but the smaller the person in the chair the higher the fabric goes so a really small person it might feel a little isolated. The fabric is soft not like canvas so you can move pretty easily. Hope that helps.
1921849
You should not experience any pressure points, but you will feel what I can best describe as comfortable support.I have had some that I sank into so much that I practically had to get up to turn over. This is not that way at all.Hope this helps.
181022
I wasn't able to use the Wobble Stool because straddling the seat caused my arthritic hip joint pain. I would think if you can ride a bicycle, you should have the balance to be safe on the Wobble Stool.